Faculty - Medical Director

Brenau University•Gainesville, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Brenau University is hiring a Medical Director/Faculty member for its PA Program. The academic rank is to be determined. The Medical Director provides medical leadership and advocates for the PA Program within the medical community, while contributing to teaching, curriculum development and assessment, admissions, clinical education, accreditation activities, scholarship, and community engagement. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. This is a part-time appointment of less than 20 hours per week, with a 12-month continuous appointment. Nights and weekends may be needed. It is an on-site position at the Historic Gainesville Campus Downtown Center in Gainesville, Georgia, with no remote work available. Minimal local travel is required, including operating a university vehicle and/or a personal vehicle. The role requires an MD or DO, current or previous Georgia licensure, and current or previous certification by an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board. Candidates should understand PA practice standards and the PA role, and have academic preparation or experience in graduate-level clinical education. Five or more years of clinical medical experience is preferred. Employment is subject to applicable credential verification and university screening requirements.

Requirements

MD or DO degree.
Currently or previously licensed in the state of Georgia.
Currently or previously certified by an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board.
Knowledge of current PA practice standards and the PA role.
Academic preparation and/or experience in graduate-level clinical education, including knowledge of course development and strategies that promote effectiveness.
Effective communication skills and ability to use various communication tools.
Record of involvement in the local professional community.
Ability to work effectively and independently on numerous projects and tasks.
Ability to function well in a collegial, collaborative work environment.
For required university travel: at least 21 years of age, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and a good driving record.
Submit proof of professional degrees, licenses, or certifications required for the role at the time of application.
Meet university screening and credential requirements, including a criminal background check; employees who drive on university business must meet motor vehicle and driving requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of clinical medical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide medical leadership to and advocate for the PA Program within the medical community.
Assist in developing and evaluating admissions criteria and interviewing and selecting applicants.
Assist in developing, reviewing, and revising the department’s mission statement, goals, and competencies.
Provide student instruction in areas of expertise.
Assist in developing and assessing student learning outcomes.
Participate in evaluating and developing didactic and clinical curricula, including participation in the curriculum committee and annual Faculty and Staff Retreat.
Help ensure curricula comprehensively cover current NCCPA blueprint diseases, disorders, and practice task areas.
Assist with recruiting, developing, maintaining, and evaluating clinical training sites to ensure they meet accreditation standards.
Plan clinical experiences that prepare competent practitioners for traditional and emerging practice settings.
Contribute to ongoing program review and self-assessment, course-content and examination mapping, evaluation of curricula and policies against ARC-PA Accreditation Standards, and accreditation site visits.
Model professionalism inside and outside the classroom, college, and university.
Attend required departmental meetings and retreats.
Evaluate and accurately document student academic performance and professionalism, identify at-risk students, and assist with remedial instruction.
Remain current in the academic discipline and contribute through teaching, student advising, and participation in professional academic venues.
Provide input and guidance on the Master’s capstone research project and PA faculty scholarship efforts, as appropriate.
Participate in PA Program research with other Brenau faculty, as appropriate.
Represent the department within Brenau through committee service, university events, and collegial relationships with faculty and administrators.
Represent the University positively through volunteer service, community events, and professional affiliations.
Maintain a visible presence in local, state, and national professional activities.